Samurai comic books issue 1

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1st printing.

Written by JEFF AMANO. Art by CRAIG ROUSSEAU and WAYNE FAUCHER. Colors by GIULIA BRUSCO. Cover by JEFF AMANO.

The Free Comic Book Day sensation of 2005 is now in one complete graphic novel! Masterless after his Lord falls prey to treachery, samurai Oishi of the 47 Ronin leads his faithful few to vengeance. The time has come to defend their honor and raise their swords one final time.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Samurai 2.0 (2022 Antarctic Press) #1-4.

Written by Marcello Bondi. Art and cove rby Mauro Gulma.

The year is 21XX. World War III has devastated the planet. A foreigner arrives in the city of Neo-Tokyo. His name is Ketsuo, and he is the last remaining graffiti samurai, intent on clashing with the Emperor, who has prohibited any artform and persecutes anyone who dares to create.

Antarctic Press dares to defy imperial edict, collecting this miniseries in one volume for the very first time!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. Acclaimed storyteller and manga artist Ryuto Kanzaki makes her English-language debut with Samurai Confidential, a sweeping pictorial that showcases the private, often complex lives of Japan's most famous samurai warriors. More than just a lavish picture book, though - Samurai Confidential is rich with nuggets of information not normally found in mainstream history books! Hardcover, 64 pages, 7-1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in., PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing - NO Dust Jacket. Acclaimed storyteller and manga artist Ryuto Kanzaki makes her English-language debut with Samurai Confidential, a sweeping pictorial that showcases the private, often complex lives of Japan's most famous samurai warriors. More than just a lavish picture book, though - Samurai Confidential is rich with nuggets of information not normally found in mainstream history books! Hardcover, 64 pages, 7-1/2 in. x 10 1/2 in., PC/PB&W. Cover price $19.95.

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Limited Edition Ashcan Edition. Story and art by Kirk Abrigo. 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in. 12 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Samurai Jack (2013 IDW) #1-5.

Written by Jim Zub. Art and cover by Andy Suriano.

The legendary samurai known only as "Jack" is stranded in a strange future ruled by the demonic wizard, Aku. His quest to return back to the past has tested him many times, but now the stakes are higher than ever.

Can an ancient relic known as the Rope of Eons finally take him home?

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Samurai Jack (2013 IDW) #1-5.

Written by Jim Zub. Art and cover by Andy Suriano.

The legendary samurai known only as "Jack" is stranded in a strange future ruled by the demonic wizard, Aku. His quest to return back to the past has tested him many times, but now the stakes are higher than ever.

Can an ancient relic known as the Rope of Eons finally take him home?

Softcover, 120 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Virgin Naughty variant cover by Nate Artuz - Limited to 100 copies. Story by Ron Z. Art by SantaFung.

Virgin Nude variant cover by Nate Artuz - Limited to 50 copies. Story by Ron Zabala. Art by SantaFung.

Charming Bard Exclusive "See-through Apron" Edition Virgin cover by LenaDai - Limited to 35 copies. Story by Ron Z. Art by SantaFung.

Charming Bard Exclusive "Topless" Edition Virgin cover by LenaDai - Limited to 35 copies. Story by Ron Z. Art by SantaFung.

Sad Lemon Comics Exclusive "Topless" Edition Virgin Cover by Bearwitch - limited to 75 copies. Story by Ron Z. Art by SantaFung.

Clan McDonald exclusive virgin cover by Carla Cohen - Limited to 25 copies. Story by Ron Z. Art by SantaFung.

Kickstarter exclusive virgin variant cover by Joe Pekar. Story by Ron Z. Art by SantaFung.

Usual Suspects exclusive "Naughty" Cover by Leirix - Limited to 75 copies. Story by Ron Z. Art by SantaFung.

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Nice Edition Virgin Cover by Lucio Parrillo - limited to 100 copies. Story by Ron Z. Art by SantaFung. 24 pages. Full Color.

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Topless Edition Virgin Cover by Lucio Parrillo - limited to 100 copies. Story by Ron Z. Art by SantaFung. 24 pages. Full Color.

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"Tomb Raider Cosplay" Topless Edition Virgin cover by Sun Khamunaki - limited to 100 copies. Story by Ron Z. Art by SantaFung. 24 pages. Full Color.

Storm Blade Edition cover by Carlos Rod - Limited to 60 copies. Story by Ron Z. Art by SantaFung.

"Dorothy vs Scaredemon" Edition Silver Foil Wraparound Cover by SantaFung - limited to 75 copies. Story by Ron Z. Art by SantaFung.

"By the Stream" Nude Edition Virgin cover by Tan - Limited to 42 copies. Story by Ron Z. Art by SantaFung.

Add to cart NM- 9.2 $90.00 or Best Offer View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Usual Suspects (7 Ate 9 Comics, Sad Lemon Comics, and Slab City Comics) Exclusive "Storm Trooper Samurai" Topless Edition Virgin cover by Sun Khamunaki - limited to 90 copies. Story by Ron Z. Art by SantaFung. 24 pages. Full Color.

Killer Uniform Dorothy virgin cover by Sun Khamunaki. Story by Ron Z. Art by SantaFung.

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by Sean J. Jordan and Harold Edge. The teenaged Six-Gun Samurai is on his way east to find his father, his last known living relative. But as he travels across the untamed prairie, he finds that dangerous men with dark motives are in pursuit, prepared to kill him to take his swords for reasons they dare not explain. 32pgs, FC (Note Price)SRP: $0.75 Cover price $0.75.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Bastard Samurai (2002) #1-3. Written by MICHAEL AVON OEMING and MILES GUNTER. Art by KELSEY SHANNON and MICHAEL AVON OEMING. Cover by KELSEY SHANNON. Bastard Samurai takes place in present day Manhattan and focuses on Jiro, a killer at the top of his class at the KoZu sword school. The underground training camp in midtown takes in orphans and twists them into Bushido warriors used by the Yakuza in death matches staged across the city rooftops where Japanese businessmen gamble heavily on the always- fatal outcome. The Bastard Samurai trade collects the sold out critically acclaimed miniseries with a special bonus section!. For starters we've thrown in the killer five page preview from Powers #17 that started it all as well as a pinup gallery featuring visionary masters like Brian Steelfreeze, David Mack, Dave Johnson, Rick "son of Ikegami" Mays, Andy Lee and other amazing badasses. The trade also features an extensive look behind the scenes into the creative process of Oeming, Gunter and Shannon. You'll see how things go from concept to execution as well as deleted material deemed too weird by Mike. We at Bastard Samurai love well executed DVD extras as much as the next gaijin, so we're approaching the trade with this goal in mind. If you missed the issues the first time around then this is your chance to get the full monty. Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Bastard Samurai (2002) #1-3. Written by MICHAEL AVON OEMING and MILES GUNTER. Art by KELSEY SHANNON and MICHAEL AVON OEMING. Cover by KELSEY SHANNON. Bastard Samurai takes place in present day Manhattan and focuses on Jiro, a killer at the top of his class at the KoZu sword school. The underground training camp in midtown takes in orphans and twists them into Bushido warriors used by the Yakuza in death matches staged across the city rooftops where Japanese businessmen gamble heavily on the always-fatal outcome. Softcover, 112 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Cold Blood Samurai (2019 Action Lab) #1-6.

Written by Massimo Rosi. Art and cover by Ludovica Ceregatti.

A samurai salamander, looking for his lost honor, decides to commit Harakiri. But in order to have an honorable death, he has to do it under the roof of the Shogun's house Swollen-Cheeks. Something terrible will bring the fighting spirit of the Gaijin salamander back: an invasion, a vengeance and a war between the last samurai frogs and the lizards coming from West to take control of the throne and the whole Rising Sun country.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

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1st printing. By Pengson and Santos. Once upon a time in a place called The Land of the Rising Sun there lived a young and courageous warrior who became a legend in his own mind. Softcover, 44 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

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Written and Illustrated by Barry Blair and Colin Chan. 24 Pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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1st printing. Written by Stephen Turnbull. The fierce loyalty and self-sacrificing attitude of the Samurai have made them both a legend and a cult. Yet although their military prowess and skills in the martial arts have been studied exhaustively, an understanding of their belief system still eludes many. This original and exciting work examines the spiritual world of the samurai, from their attachment to Japan's mainstream religions of Shinto and Buddhism, to their involvement in Confucianism, Christianity and Folk Religion. Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull examines important topics such as Zen and the martial arts, modern militarism, the cult of the sword, revenge and suicide, hara kiri and the kamikaze pilots - the suicide bombers of their day. He also looks at the fascinating issue of Japanese religious terrorism, as well as the growing cult status of the Samurai both in Japan and in the West. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10-in., 224 pages, Text (with Color and B&W photos) Cover price $29.95.

1st printing.

Written by Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami. Art by Jay Kane, Vangelis Drosos, and Andrija Dreznjak. Cover by Vangelis Drosos.

The Collected Scrolls of Natori-Ryū.

This book is part of the unique Book of Samurai series that comprises the works of 17th-century samurai tactician Natori Sanjūrō Masazumi, retainer and advisor to the lords of Kishū domain. It offers an unparalleled insight into the weaponry and armour of the samurai era, as well as tactical advice for use on the battlefield and off – wisdom that can be applied to many scenarios today.

Heieki Yōhō, the first scroll translated in this book, offers advice for every possible situation, from moving troops to besieging a castle to fighting on the open battlefield. From turning thieves or cowards to good service, to practising external listening in order to obtain information from as many sources as possible, to penetrating the deeper motives of those who slander (or praise) others, the advice here is thought provoking and paints a vivid picture of samurai Japan at war.

Heigu Yōhō, the second scroll, gives us a rare and precious glimpse into samurai arms and armour, including their construction, status regulations and connected ceremonies, mythology and Buddhist doctrine: a helmets ventilation hole, for example, allows access to the 98,000 gods of war. There is an accessible introduction and a glossary, as well as 130 line drawings that include illustrations of arms and armour, strategic diagrams and beautiful examples of Japanese calligraphy.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 424 pages Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing. Collects Samurai: Brothers In Arms (2016) #1-6. Written by Jean-François Di Giorgio. Art by Frédéric Genet. N IMPERIAL JAPAN, IT TAKES STRENGTH AND COURAGE TO BECOME A WARRIOR... TO BECOME A SAMURAI. Now reunited, Takeo and his brother face a difficult path - tracing their painful family history, so that they may finally regain their honor! But destiny has even more obstacles in store for them...When the peaceful town where they have come to rest is plunged into a deadly conflict between the local suzerain, the Ishozu monks and the yakuzas, the Samurai brothers must once again draw their swords! With the secrets of the kingdom's most powerful men hanging in the balance, is this a fight they can ever win?? Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

Based on the Original Concept by Ryo Hanmura. Written by Harutoshi Fukui. Art by Ark Performance.

A new CMX series based on a Japanese novel that was made into two films!

A military test accidentally sends a modern-day army back in time to feudal Japan. When their actions in the past begin to have an effect on the present, another unit is dispatched to retrieve them. But the commander of the lost unit has other plans: He wants to use his advanced technology to conquer Japan and change his country's destiny.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Rated T+

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. 1604 A.D. Four years after a devastating civil war, Yuya Shiina earns a living by hunting outlaws. When she captures Mibu Kyoshiro for a small bounty, she has no idea about the dark secret he carries within. Kyoshiro shares his body with the spirit of Onime-no-Kyo, a legendary assassin who has killed a thousand men. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akimine Kamijyo. 1604 A.D. Four years after a devastating civil war, Yuya Shiina earns a living by hunting outlaws. When she captures Mibu Kyoshiro for a small bounty, she has no idea about the dark secret he carries within. Kyoshiro shares his body with the spirit of Onime-no-Kyo, a legendary assassin who has killed a thousand men. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Samurai Doggy (2022 Aftershock) #1-6. Written by Chris Tex. Art and Cover by Santtos. During the Fourth War of the Sun, a small dog named DOGGY experienced an irreparable trauma: his mother was brutally murdered, and his eight brothers, still puppies, were kidnapped by a mysterious man. To save them, Doggy fought bravely against the terrible killer, but all his efforts were in vain, and he was left for dead. What nobody imagined was that a technological vulture scavenging the region for corpses would be the one to rescue the dying dog from death's scythe. Now, Doggy has become Samurai Doggy, and his only goal is to quench his thirst for revenge. Written by Chris Tex (BlackOut) and illustrated by Santtos (LAND OF THE LIVING GODS, BlackOut, Night Shift), SAMURAI DOGGY is a story of loss, revenge and the journey to defeat the greatest empire of machines and robots that has ever existed. Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. By Miguel Guerra and Suzy Dias. Imagine one day you discover that you're the last of your kind. That the fate of your world rests on your shoulders and that everything you once knew was a lie. Ardan, a sheltered and naive teenager, wonders what larger forces beyond his control are pulling the strings. Together with Keegan, his female counterpart, they stumble upon a journey of heart pounding adventures. A world where bounty hunters, Rasta cyborg Dwarfs, alluring heroines, troubled heroes, black market pirate babes, and misunderstood Goblins collide. Where magic and technology clash for supremacy. This beautifully illustrated graphic novel stylistically combines Japanese and European art to create a new fusion style Manga. The fast-paced action is coupled with a good dose of humor that will not disappoint. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 182 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.95.

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1st printing. Collects Samurai Grandpa (2019 Scout) #1-4.

Written by Eastin DeVerna. Art by Shawn Daley.

A Samurai past his prime, Ojichan has left the blade behind to live out his remaining days in peace with his family. But when a mysterious figure from his past resurfaces and his granddaughter goes missing, he is forced to set out on one last adventure. As he does, he must explore the depths of his own past, face monsters new and old, and question the choices that led to this final mission.

From Shawn Daley (Ogre) and Eastin DeVerna (Howl) comes an adventure of self-discovery and exploration in a world of magic and mystery!

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Samurai: Heaven and Earth (2004 1st Series) #1-5.

Written by Ron Marz. Art By Luke Ross. Cover By Jason Keith.

Beginning in feudal Japan of 1704, Samurai: Heaven & Earth follows Shiro, a lone samurai warrior sworn to be reunited with the love of his life who has been spirited away by his enemies. His pursuit of Yoshiko will carry him farther than he could have imagined --from his native Japan to the sprawling empire of China, across Europe, and finally to Paris itself.

There, in the fabled halls of King Louis XIV's Versailles, he must cross blades with the greatest swordsmen ever known if he is to reclaim his love.

Ron Marz and artist Luke Ross, fresh off their triumphant finale on Green Lantern, have turned their skills to a historical epic in the tradition of Lone Wolf and Cub and Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers. Joined by Eisner-nominated colorist Jason Keith, they have produced a lushly illustrated tale of devotion and high adventure.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Samurai: Heaven and Earth (2004 1st Series) #1-5.

Written by Ron Marz. Art By Luke Ross. Cover By Jason Keith.

Beginning in feudal Japan of 1704, Samurai: Heaven & Earth follows Shiro, a lone samurai warrior sworn to be reunited with the love of his life who has been spirited away by his enemies. His pursuit of Yoshiko will carry him farther than he could have imagined --from his native Japan to the sprawling empire of China, across Europe, and finally to Paris itself.

There, in the fabled halls of King Louis XIV's Versailles, he must cross blades with the greatest swordsmen ever known if he is to reclaim his love.

Ron Marz and artist Luke Ross, fresh off their triumphant finale on Green Lantern, have turned their skills to a historical epic in the tradition of Lone Wolf and Cub and Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers. Joined by Eisner-nominated colorist Jason Keith, they have produced a lushly illustrated tale of devotion and high adventure.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects the Samurai Jack Special (2002) and material from Cartoon Network Action Pack (2006) #1-20.

Written by Genndy Tartakovsky and various. Art by Lynn Naylor, Bill Wray, Mike Manley and various. Cover by Ethen Beavers.

Jack is back!

The hit TV show turned hit comic book returns in this collection of classic Samurai Jack stories.

Kicking off with Jack's origin story and continuing through the first of his "Action Pack" tales, see Jack's first battle with Aku as the events that propel the entire series unfold! It's sword-swinging, fist-pumping, vengeance-getting action at its best.

Softcover, 132 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Collects Samurai Jack: Lost Worlds (2019 IDW) #1-4.

Written by Paul Allor. Art and cover by Adam Bryce Thomas.

Continue the journey with the wandering samurai as he embarks on adventures far and wide in his attempt to get back to his own time and home.

Under the leadership of the benevolent Samurai Jack, society has prospered-everything is in line with his philosophies, his storied stoicism, and of course his hair. This is all news to Jack who doesn't much care for this impostor using his name. But which one is the real Samurai Jack?

Then, as Jack travels through lonely mountain roads, he's warned to turn back lest he disturb a haunted village. Of course, Jack's never one to shy from danger, and he continues forward. But maybe some things are better left undisturbed...

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.99.

WRITTEN BY GENNDY TARATAKOVSKY; ART BY LYNN NAYLOR AND BILL WRAY; PAINTED COVER BY WRAY In stores May 5. The origin story and first great adventure of the samurai star of Cartoon Network's hit show returns as a spectacular super-sized comic, timed to coincide with the SAMURAI JACK DVD! Coming from the past and flung far into the future, Samurai Jack must find a way back home somwhere in this new, hostile land. FC, 64 PG. $3.95 Cover price $3.95.

1st printing.

Written by Tracey West. Art by Angel Rodriguez.

Jack must perform seven deadly challenges - or face the wrath of an angry goddess! Based on the cult classic Cartoon Network animated series!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, Text (with full color chapter illustrations).

Cover price $4.50.

1st printing. Written by Kyoichi Nanatsuki. Art by Yuki Miyoshi. Based on the bestselling video game - in the year of 1787 it is a time of plague and famine in Japan. Nakoruru, a nature-loving priest, Haohmaru, a warrior with a death wish, and Hanzo, a ninja loyal to the Shogun, are the only thing standing in the way of mankind and the invading hordes of the demonic Dark Kingdom. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Reprint. Written by Kyoichi Nanatsuki. Art by Yuki Miyoshi. Based on the bestselling video game - in the year of 1787 it is a time of plague and famine in Japan. Nakoruru, a nature-loving priest, Haohmaru, a warrior with a death wish, and Hanzo, a ninja loyal to the Shogun, are the only thing standing in the way of mankind and the invading hordes of the demonic Dark Kingdom. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 208 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

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1st printing.

By Stephen Turnbull.

This Samurai history, filled with dozens of woodblock prints and photographs, is an authoritative text on Japan's most fearsome warriors.

Through fascinating stories and full-color historical images that show the samurai in mesmerizing detail, military historian Stephen Turnbull provides an invaluable guide to an enduring legacy.

The earliest samurai warriors were actually aristocratic mounted archers, not swordsmen. Only as the archer gave way to the mounted spearman did swordsmanship come into play. Turnbull details how the history and the legacy of the samurai developed over centuries into a multifaceted, richly elaborate tapestry of martial and societal traditions.

From the first recorded use of the word samurai in the eighth century to the final wars waged in resistance to the Meiji government in the late nineteenth century, this Japanese history book recounts the complex history of these warriors and demonstrates why the samurai continue to fascinate the world today.

Includes 180 color and b&w photos and images!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W.

2nd and later printings.

By Stephen Turnbull.

This Samurai history, filled with dozens of woodblock prints and photographs, is an authoritative text on Japan's most fearsome warriors.

Through fascinating stories and full-color historical images that show the samurai in mesmerizing detail, military historian Stephen Turnbull provides an invaluable guide to an enduring legacy.

The earliest samurai warriors were actually aristocratic mounted archers, not swordsmen. Only as the archer gave way to the mounted spearman did swordsmanship come into play. Turnbull details how the history and the legacy of the samurai developed over centuries into a multifaceted, richly elaborate tapestry of martial and societal traditions.

From the first recorded use of the word samurai in the eighth century to the final wars waged in resistance to the Meiji government in the late nineteenth century, this Japanese history book recounts the complex history of these warriors and demonstrates why the samurai continue to fascinate the world today.

Includes 180 color and b&w photos and images!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 208 pages, PC/PB&W.